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Gingerbread Coffee Recipe (Better Than a Cafe!)

Cozy up with this easy homemade Gingerbread Coffee Recipe! Made with a simple, warmly spiced gingerbread syrup, this festive drink is better than any cafe version and perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp whole cloves
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coffee
  • 8 oz strongly brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
  • 4 oz milk of choice frothed
  • Whipped cream and ground nutmeg for garnish optional

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve
  • 1 Milk frother (optional)
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Method
 

Create the Gingerbread Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
  2. Add the molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves to the saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the syrup. Do not boil.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon stick and cloves.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool slightly before use.
Assemble the Coffee
  1. Brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee.
  2. While the coffee is brewing, gently heat and froth your milk.
  3. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the homemade gingerbread syrup into your favorite mug.
  4. Add the hot, brewed coffee to the mug and stir well to combine with the syrup.
  5. Top your coffee with the frothed milk.
  6. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a light dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalProtein: 3gFat: 4gFiber: 0.5g

Notes

Adjust Sweetness: Start with two tablespoons of syrup and add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.
Storage: Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Iced Version: Let the syrup and coffee cool, then pour over ice and top with cold milk or cold foam.
Keyword gingerbread coffee,gingerbread latte,holiday coffee

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